Digital Infra Needs Higher Capex For Big Rural Push

By integrating AI into education, we can enhance learning experiences, personalize educational content, and better prepare students for the evolving demands of the job market, thereby addressing the talent gap in the tech industry - Atul Soneja, COO, Tech Mahindra

New Delhi: With remote IT work expanding opportunities for professionals in Tier 2 & 3 cities, experts have called for investment in digital infrastructure and upskilling to connect talent with global projects. Experts have also hailed the government’s move to set up five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling as a strategic move to align youths’ capabilities with the demands of both domestic and international markets.

Atul Soneja, Chief Operating Officer, Tech Mahindra, said, “The rise of remote IT work has notably expanded opportunities for professionals in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. This shift provides earning potential and promotes inclusive growth.” To fully harness this opportunity, it is imperative to invest in robust digital infrastructure, offer continuous skill development programmes, and create platforms connecting talent from these regions with global projects, Soneja said.

Ganesh Gopalan, co-founder & CEO, Gnani.ai said that to fully tap talent in small cities, investments in digital infrastructure, reliable internet, and upskilling programmes are crucial. Strengthening work policies, cybersecurity frameworks, and industry collaborations will further enable professionals in smaller cities to compete globally and drive India’s IT growth, Gopalan said.

Pawan Gupta, the CTO at SkillsCapital, said his company is connecting professionals with international opportunities through an AI-Powered Talent Cloud platform which was launched in April 2024. “Our goal is to not only meet the growing global demand for enterprise software and tech talent but also to elevate India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities as key players in the global tech ecosystem.